AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The AMD part is a 12-core, 24-thread mobile processor built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel part is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor on a 10 nm process. The recorded results show the AMD chip winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons in the database, with margins ranging from a narrow 5.9% in single-threaded work to a dominant 63.4% in extended instruction tests. However, the Intel chip counters with a substantially higher 65 W TDP and a lower 85th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, compared to the AMD chip's 94th percentile. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy, but the architectural and platform differences mean each part serves a distinct purpose.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins every benchmark category recorded in the head-to-head data, which makes a use-case split based on wins somewhat one-sided. The largest advantages appear in workloads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. The AMD chip leads by 54.5% in data compression, 52.7% in random string sorting, and 63.4% in extended instructions. These are tasks that benefit from the 12-core, 24-thread configuration and the 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth. The AMD processor also shows a 38% lead in the PassMark multithread score, reinforcing its strength in heavily parallel workloads such as rendering, compilation, and scientific computing.

The Intel Core 5 213PE, despite losing every head-to-head test, still holds relevance in specific contexts. Its 65 W TDP and desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) suggest a platform designed for sustained operation in a tower chassis, where power draw is less constrained than in a mobile form factor. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives system builders flexibility in memory selection, a feature the AMD chip does not offer. The Intel part also includes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, a newer interface standard than the AMD chip's PCIe Gen 4. The Intel chip's Cinebench scores, which are not part of the head-to-head set but are recorded in its individual benchmark list, show a strong multicore result of 22468 in Cinebench R23, suggesting it handles mainstream desktop workloads capably even if it trails the AMD part in the PassMark suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in manufacturing and design. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 uses a 4 nm TSMC process with a Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, placing it in the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm Intel process with the Bartlett Lake codename and a Core 5 generation label. The die size also differs: the AMD processor measures 233 mm², while the Intel processor has no recorded die size in the database.

Cache hierarchies follow different philosophies. The AMD chip allocates 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip also uses 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 allocation to 2 MB per core and provides a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 could help in cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark data does not show it overcoming the AMD chip's core and thread advantage.

Memory and platform features further distinguish the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and integrates Radeon 890M graphics, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and integrates UHD Graphics 730. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no such figure in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent pattern of AMD dominance, but the margins vary significantly by workload type. The largest gap appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 scores 31969 against the Intel Core 5 213PE's 19565, a 63.4% advantage. This test typically exercises SIMD and specialized instruction paths, and the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture appears to deliver a substantial edge there.

Data compression and string sorting also show wide gaps. The AMD chip scores 461650 in data compression versus 298804 for the Intel chip, a 54.5% difference. In random string sorting, the AMD chip scores 48894 versus 32027, a 52.7% lead. These are memory-intensive and thread-hungry workloads, and the AMD chip's 12 cores and higher memory bandwidth likely drive the results.

Integer math shows a 37.7% advantage for the AMD chip (126829 versus 92089), and the multithread score shows a 38% lead (36487 versus 26434). The AMD chip also leads in data encryption by 45.3% (23132 versus 15916). Smaller but still clear margins appear in floating-point math (16.5%, 79887 versus 68587), physics (15.6%, 1877 versus 1624), and prime number finding (14%, 130 versus 114).

The closest contest is in single-thread performance. The AMD chip scores 4301 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel chip scores 4060, a 5.9% difference. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz, so the gap comes down to architectural efficiency rather than clock speed. The AMD chip's lead here is modest but consistent, and it appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, which record identical scores.

The average benchmark scores place the two processors in different competitive tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has an average benchmark score of 74496 and sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (74640, 0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 (74761, 0.4% ahead), the AMD EPYC 4545P (75373, 1.2% ahead), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (75488, 1.3% ahead). This places the AMD chip within 1.3% of several high-end desktop and server parts, an impressive result for a 28 W mobile processor.

The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428 and sits at the 85th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, 0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.4% behind). The Intel chip's average score is roughly half the AMD chip's, and its position among older Core i7 and i5 parts reflects a more mainstream performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks recorded in the database, with no wins for the Intel Core 5 213PE.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The AMD chip scores 4301 in PassMark single-thread versus 4060 for the Intel chip, a 5.9% advantage. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two chips?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 31969 versus 19565 for the Intel chip, a 63.4% difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall CPU ranking?

A: The AMD chip sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 74496, while the Intel chip sits at the 85th percentile with an average score of 35428.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 and the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel chip's DDR4 support is not available on the AMD part.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two processors differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD chip has a 2.00 GHz base clock, while the Intel chip has a 2.70 GHz base clock; both boost to 5.20 GHz. The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 65 W TDP.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and a Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 with the Bartlett Lake codename and no recorded architecture field. The process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm Intel. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel, and the L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 890M for AMD versus UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The market segment also differs: Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance winner in the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475. It wins every head-to-head test, holds a 9-point percentile advantage over the Intel chip (94th versus 85th), and delivers an average benchmark score more than double that of the Intel part. The AMD chip's 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and a 4 nm process, produce leads that range from 5.9% in single-thread to 63.4% in extended instructions. Its 28 W TDP makes the margin especially notable, as it achieves this performance within a mobile power envelope.

The Intel Core 5 213PE does not win any recorded comparison, but its role is different. It is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, a larger 24 MB L3 cache, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also offers PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD chip does not. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22468 and single-core score of 3172 indicate a capable desktop part, and its average benchmark score places it alongside older Core i7 and i5 processors. The recorded launch MSRP of $221 positions it in the mainstream desktop segment, though the database does not provide a comparable price for the AMD chip.

The data suggests that users prioritizing maximum performance across the recorded benchmark suite should select the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475. The data also suggests that users building a desktop system with DDR4 memory, PCIe Gen 5 devices, or a preference for the Intel platform would use the Intel Core 5 213PE. The two parts are not direct substitutes: one is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, and the other is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The benchmark results reflect that fundamental difference, with the AMD chip winning the performance comparison while the Intel chip offers a different platform feature set.